What to wear to play golf
A collared top, tailored shorts or trousers and soft-spiked or spikeless golf shoes. Most courses ask for a collar and no jeans, so check the club’s dress code.
Two outfits that work
White polo, navy skort, golf shoes
- white collared polo
- navy golf skort
- golf shoes
- light windproof jacket
A polo and skort give you room to swing and meet the usual dress code.
Light blue polo, stone trousers, quarter-zip
- light blue polo
- stone tailored trousers
- golf shoes
- navy quarter-zip
Tailored trousers and a polo look right on the course and at the clubhouse, and the quarter-zip adds warmth on a windy back nine.
By weather
| Hot22° and up | A light collared top, shorts or a skort, a cap or visor, and sun protection. |
|---|---|
| Mild10° to 21° | A polo with a light quarter-zip or vest. |
| ColdBelow 10° | A thermal base layer, a windproof jacket, gloves and a hat; courses are exposed. |
Do and don’t
- Wear a collared top and tailored shorts or trousers
- Check the club’s rules about denim and logos
- Wear golf shoes or flat trainers with grip
- Wear sun protection and a cap
- Wear jeans or tracksuit bottoms on most courses
- Wear running shoes or heels
- Wear a top that restricts your swing
- Forget a layer for the back nine
Check the night before
- Check the club’s dress code
- Check the forecast and pack a waterproof
- Pack gloves, a towel and a spare top
- Apply sun protection before you start
- Bring water and a snack
Questions people ask
What should I wear to play golf?
A collared top, tailored shorts or trousers and golf shoes. Many clubs require a collar and do not allow jeans.
Can I wear a t-shirt on a golf course?
At many clubs, no. Some casual courses allow it; check before you go.
What shoes are best for golf?
Golf shoes with soft spikes or spikeless soles. Flat trainers with grip can work at casual courses.
What should I wear in cold weather?
A thermal base layer, a quarter-zip or vest, a windproof jacket, and gloves.
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